I've just replaced my 2.0 TDi 140 A3 for a 2.0 TDi 170 A4. I love the car but had I known about the 'real world' fuel consumption of the TDi 170 beforehand I would probably not have discounted the 3.0 engine so quickly!

I'm biased, but I have to say the 3.0TDi is in another class, not just for performance, but for smoothness and mechanical refinement. It's not just that it's fast, but it's effortless, and if you go for an automatic, it's pretty damn near seamless too.

THe inlet manifold flaps are an issue on 3.0TDis, but the good news is you don't have to go down the Audi-recommended route of wholesale replacement of the entire manifold assembly. It's now possible to buy replacement kits for the drop links (the most likely cause of the wear) or the fault code can be mappped out altogether.

THe inlet manifold flaps are an issue on 3.0TDis, but the good news is you don't have to go down the Audi-recommended route of wholesale replacement of the entire manifold assembly. It's now possible to buy replacement kits for the drop links (the most likely cause of the wear) or the fault code can be mappped out altogether.

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Drop links are only £9 from your dealer and can be fitted with much heart ache. Some eBay dudes are selling for double!!

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